Meaning
To be in a life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation.
Cultural Background
In North India, this phrase is often used in dramatic storytelling to emphasize the hero's struggle. Hindi news channels use this to highlight the urgency of rescue operations. It is used to express extreme stress, even if not literally dying.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'जान' is feminine, so use 'आई' (feminine past tense).
Don't Overuse
Only use for real emergencies to maintain impact.
Meaning
To be in a life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'जान' is feminine, so use 'आई' (feminine past tense).
Don't Overuse
Only use for real emergencies to maintain impact.
Empathy
Using this phrase shows you understand the severity of a situation.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
बाढ़ में कई लोगों की _____ पर बन आई।
The phrase is 'जान पर बन आना'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
The verb must agree with the feminine noun 'जान'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A person is drowning.
Drowning is a life-threatening situation.
Complete the dialogue.
Friend: 'Did you hear about the accident?' You: 'Yes, it was scary, ____.'
The context is an accident, which is scary.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesबाढ़ में कई लोगों की _____ पर बन आई।
The phrase is 'जान पर बन आना'.
Choose the correct usage.
The verb must agree with the feminine noun 'जान'.
A person is drowning.
Drowning is a life-threatening situation.
Friend: 'Did you hear about the accident?' You: 'Yes, it was scary, ____.'
The context is an accident, which is scary.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it's too dramatic. Use 'बहुत बुरा दिन था' instead.
It is neutral. Suitable for both news and friends.
Then don't use it! It's for life-threatening situations.
It stays 'जान पर बन आई' for the subject.
Yes, very common in news and daily speech.
Yes, if an animal is in danger.
Related Phrases
जान जोखिम में डालना
similarTo put life at risk
जान पर खेलना
similarTo play with life
मौत के मुंह में
similarIn the mouth of death
